SYNOPSIS

Hebrew word for cave, ´Sheol´ is the place under the earth
where departed spirits are believed to go.

"Although
there is no general accepted evidence that death
is not the conclusive end of life, it is tenet of some religions
(e.g. of Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam)
that death is followed by everlasting life elsewhere
-- in Sheol, hell or heaven --
and that eventually there will be
a universal physical resurrection."

Alphabet of Ben Sira, as quoted in The Book of Genesis,
By Robert Graves and Raphael Patai.

Sheol offers a unique style of computer graphics blended
with time-lapse motion control movement. Extravagant
tabletop camera work highlights the robotic rig to achieve
this effort coined the RUEbot.The lighting and camera
mechanism took 7 years to develop and fabricate.
Each shot scrutinized throughout production consumed
yet another 2 years, boasting a sobering equation of
´a year a minute´ for this alluring experience.

The film casts a spell wielding surrealistic sensations.
A cavernous set literally comes to life gestured by a
shifting light. The ebb and flow of this world strings constantly
together a series of events to muster layers of interpretation
and appreciation. Strong character animation leaves a lingering
impression as the smallest of actions lends to the ideology
a universal though controversial notion.